Date(s) - July 25, 2014 - July 28, 2014
All Day
Summer Practice Retreat – An Exploration of Emotions
With Tergar Instructor Myoshin Kelley
Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Meditation helps us to discover a deep sense of well-being that is not dependent on the circumstances of our lives. When we learn to tame our minds and open our hearts through the practice of meditation, we discover the compassionate wisdom and radiant joy that is our true nature. In the process of taming our minds, we often find that strong emotions are where we feel thrown about by life. During this program there will be an emphasis on how these same emotions can be used as a means of discovering our own inner wealth.
This residential retreat will offer a unique opportunity to deepen our practice of Joy of Living or Path of Liberation meditation teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. The retreat will be facilitated by senior Tergar instructor, Myoshin Kelley.
Over four days, we will explore how emotions can be brought to the path through different forms of practice with awareness, compassion and wisdom – experiencing firsthand how these practices can transform the mind and open the heart. The retreat will take place in a secluded environment and with the support of a community of meditators. The daily schedule will include six to eight hours of meditation per day (practiced in twenty- to thirty-minute sessions), periods of silence along with video teachings by Mingyur Rinpoche, group discussions including a group for Path of Liberation students, and presentations on the key points of meditation by Myoshin.
This course is open to both beginner and experienced meditators. It offers the beginner meditator an opportunity to explore in depth the practices taught by Mingyur Rinpoche and for the experienced meditators the chance to deepen their practice and understanding.
The retreat will be held at Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center, a peaceful oasis just 2 ½ hours north of New York City. The retreat center is nestled amidst the Berkshire and Taconic Mountains and covers 130 acres of lush forests, open fields, vibrant wild flowers, and an abundant vegetable garden nourished by the crystal clear Taconic Stream. It’s an idyllic setting for quiet contemplation. Meals will be vegetarian.
In this short video teaching, Mingyur Rinpoche discusses the practice of retreat and its importance on the spiritual path: The Importance of Retreat.
QUALIFICATIONS
This retreat is open to anyone. It will be extremely enriching for anyone interested in meditation, whether you’re a new or experienced practitioner.
When:
From Friday, July 25, 2014 at 6pm
To Monday, July 28, 2014 at 12pm
Where:
Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center
1184 Route 11
Craryville, NY 12521
For driving directions, click here.
Retreat Fees:
$560 for a single room
$475 for a double room
$405 for triple occupancy
Contact:
Amy Reyer, [email protected]
Location
Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center, Craryville NY, United States